·Forty-onemusical actswill perform. Their styles range from acoustic to electric, their sizes range from solo to ensemble, and they represent a wide variety of musical genres, including rock, pop, jazz, blues and country. Acts will perform 45-minute sets.

·Notable this year are two musical acts that are new to the Carmel PorchFest scene:

·Performances will rotate between 20 houses in the undiscovered streets of theCarmel Arts & Design District, whose owners volunteered their porches to serve as performance venues.

·Attendees typically either camp out in lawn chairs in front of chosen porches, or travel from porch to porch to experience the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers to enhance their experience. Secured bike parking will be available, and lawn chairs will be available for those who arrive via bicycle. Local streets will be closed to traffic.

·Food and beverage options are available in the venue, and local restaurants are nearby on Main Street, In-venue food options for purchase include options fromGreek’s PizzaandMarket District. Adult beverages for purchase (with a valid ID) include offerings fromQuaff On Brewing Co.andPeace Water Winery. Attendees are also welcome to carry in their own food and beverage if they so prefer.

For more information, please visitwww.carmelporchfest.org/faqsor call Sue Finkam at 317.614.5835.
Photos from prior year Porchfest events are also availableonline.

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